Chapter 34

I don't own Lucian

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Lucy's POV

A few days have passed since I was cleared for sex. The soreness has completely dissipated and I'm ready to make love with Ian again. He only had a couple hours of filming this morning which is allowing the three of us to spend the day together.

We decided since it is such a beautiful day out we would round up the dogs and go for a walk in the park. At the moment I am finishing tying my tennis shoe laces while I wait for Ian to come home. He should be here any moment now so I am getting ready for us to leave once he gets here. All three dogs are anxiously running around the house knowing that something exciting for them is about to happen.

"Daddy's almost here then we're going to go honey." I say to Brea who is slightly squalling. She isn't screaming by any means just an occasional fussiness.

As if on cue Ian walks through the garage door only seconds later. "Hi Honey." Ian comes over and kisses me hello. "And hello baby girl." Ian kisses Brea's forehead and takes her from me.

"See baby, I told you daddy was almost here." Looking up at Ian I smile softly. "She was getting fussy. I think she was missing you all morning."

"I've missed you both." Ian pulls his arm around my waist to crush me up against his chest for the three of us to snuggle together. "Are you ready to head out of here?"

I nod my head against his chest. "Do you want to put Brea in the car and I'll get the dogs?"

Ian agrees and carries Brea over to the kitchen table where her car seat is sitting. He buckles her in then takes her out to strap it into the back of his car. I get Mochi and Bailey in the backseat of the car next to Brea while Ian puts the stroller in his trunk. Jack sits in my lap up front as we drive to the park.

We ended up spending the entire day out at the park enjoying the beautiful weather before heading towards the beach where we relaxed in the sand and looked at the stunning ocean whilst listening to the waves crashing into the shoreline. Brea loved getting so much time to snuggle and play with Ian, I didn't mind the extra time with him either. His movie has kept him busy most of the time so it's nice when we have some time to just get away and be a family—dogs included. It ended up being a wonderful day full of memories for us. We did run into the paparazzi when at the beach. They were all respectful and polite the entire time.

The following day Ian didn't have an early call like usual. He was lucky enough to not be scheduled until 9 o'clock. The three of us laid in bed for a couple hours playing with Brea and just being all around lazy together. When it was time for Ian to leave I got up and followed Ian outside with Brea cradled to my chest. I waved to him as he left and waved Brea's little hand for her as we watched him back out of the driveway.

When returning to the house I sigh knowing I should clean up a bit. Our house is never a mess or cluttered with stuff, but it does need to be vacuumed and swept constantly because of the dogs.

"Mommy is going to clean, Princess. You're hang out right here in your play pin while I do so." I sit Brea down in her play pin then remember her goose is upstairs in our bed. I run up the stairs to get it then return to the living room area where the play pin is currently to the right of the TV against the wall.

"Here is your goose, pumpkin." I sit it down next to her knowing she'll through a crying fit if it isn't with her.

I get to work on straightening up the house on the main level before needing to head upstairs and tackle the laundry that is rapidly multiplying every time I walk in there. I swear Brea goes through a million outfits a day.

Upon entering the laundry room I groan when I see how much has piled up due to both Ian and myself neglecting it. I wave my hand dismissively at it and turn on my heel to exit the laundry room deciding making the bed is more important at the moment. It doesn't take me long to toss off all of the pillows to the floor and start to straighten the thin bed sheet. As I throw the fluffy comforter on the center of the bed I feel my phone vibrating in the back pocket of my short denim shorts. Removing it from my pocket I hop up on the foot of the tall bed and answer the call.

"Hey babe," I greet instantly when answering Ian's call.

"Hey Luce. I just remembered I have to get the oil changed on my car since I keep putting it off and I have by far exceed when I should have had it done. I called the service department at Audi and they said they can do it today if I get it dropped off before eleven. I was wondering if there is any way you can come pick my car up and take it over there for me, please?"

"Oh of course. Let me finish making the bed then I'll get Brea and we'll head your way."

"Thank you Lucy Goose. I'll see you both soon! Love you."

"I love you, too. See you soon babe."

After locking my phone I look at the black screen for a minute before an idea comes to mind. I swipe my finger across the glass screen and pull up my favorites list. I click on Troian's name and bring the phone up to my ear. She answers in a chipper tone on the second ring.

"Hey Troy. I have to drop Ian's car off at the dealership to get the oil changed. I was wondering if you want to grab lunch or something today. Are you free?"

"Yeah that sounds great. I actually had a pretty boring day ahead of me so that brightens it up. Do you need me to pick you up after you drop his car off?"

I smile faintly at the fact I'll be having a Girls Day with Troian. We try to meet up during the day to do stuff together since she isn't working any long term jobs right now. All of her acting gigs are just smaller guest appearances and stuff since she is cooling down a bit to see about starting a family with Patrick. They had talked it through and also conversed with me and Ian about a few of their worries and they decided they are ready to have kids too.

"That would be perfect. I am about to go get his car now so whenever you're ready, I'll be too." We discuss a few more details before saying our goodbyes.

Hanging up I stuff my phone back in my pocket and hurry to finish up making the bed. I change Brea's diaper and dress her since she is still in her pajamas then we head out of the house.

Arriving at the Warner Brother's lot I head straight for Ian's trailer to get the keys for his car only find his trailer empty. I grab my phone to call him but his phone is turned off. I look around the lot for a minute trying to decide what to do. I didn't want to haul Brea's car seat around so I had unbuckled her thus I am carrying her against my chest with her pink lightweight fuzzy blanket around her since there is a faint breeze.

I remember Ian showing me the hair and makeup trailer is only two down from his because he likes that he doesn't have to go far when he needs to go in there to get prepped for filming. The door is open clearly to let the nice breeze flow into the trailer. I walk up the steps and see two women in the trailer talking.

"Hi, um sorry to interrupt, I was wondering if you've seen Ian by chance? We're supposed to switch cars and he has the keys to the car." I ask Alicia and Ari who I met the first time Ian showed me around when the movie first started filming. Alicia is part of the makeup crew and Ari is also a crew member, though she is typically with the actors when they film.

"Oh hey Lucy! And Miss Brea!" They both say simultaneously.

"He just left here about twenty minutes ago. I'm about to head over to where they are filming if you want me to take you." Ari offers happily.

Ari is a little bit taller than I am – though everyone is taller than me it seems. She has long brown hair past her shoulders and a vibrant personality. She is always the kindest person whenever she has seen me around set and offers to get me anything and everything no matter how many times I assure her I'm okay. Sometimes we run into each other when I am roaming around or hanging out in Ian's trailer if she comes by to drop anything off for him while I wait for Ian to finish filming. She is infatuated with Brea. In fact, she is really the only other person outside of our bubble of friends and family I have allowed to hold Brea. I could tell she really wanted to one day so I asked her if she would like to and she was delighted to hold Brea and play with her. My baby girl has everyone cooing at her.

"That would be wonderful! Thank you." I say goodbye to Alicia and turn to step out of the trailer.

"So how are you and Brea today?" Ari asks politely after exiting the trailer.

"We've been good. Haven't done much today, but we do have a big day planned. How about yours? Oh it looks like someone missed you." I laugh softly at Brea who is reaching her hand out towards Ari and stretching her fingers out as if she is reaching for Ari. "Do you want to hold her? She clearly wants you." I say in amusement.

"If you don't mind, you know I love this little cutie pie." She smiles widely at the offer.

"Of course I don't." I turn to hand her Brea and make sure the blanket stays tucked around her body to ensure she doesn't get cold.

"Well hi there Brea." Ari smiles brightly at Brea and continues to talk to her. Brea reaches up and presses her hand against Ari's cheek and moves her hand around a bit before becoming fascinated with the sterling silver necklace around Ari's neck.

"Baby don't put that in your mouth." I warn though I know it is hopeless. Brea loves putting everything she can find in her mouth when she is in exploring mode. I have cut down on the necklaces I wear knowing full well Brea will zone in on them.

"Oh don't worry about it, she can play with it if she wants." Ari shrugs passively as we continue to walk across the lot. We walk through a side door and up a couple flights of stairs until she leads me down a hallway and through yet another door where I see everyone prepping for shooting. Ian turns when one of his costars motions for him to turn around.

"Hey Luce! I see Brea found a friend." Ian jokes playfully when he approaches us.

"Hey Babe. I need the key to your car you still have my extra set from when you borrowed them last week. Here are my keys so you can just drive my car home." Ian takes the keys from me then turns to walk over to his chair. He fishes around in the side pouch before pulling out his car keys.

"Here you go. Thank you very much for taking care of it. Are you just going to stay there and wait or how are you getting home?"

I shake my head in negate. "No, I called Troian and we are going to spend the day together so she is going to pick me up once I drop off your car."

"Oh okay. Well you three have fun today and I will see you tonight." I lean up to press a kiss to his lips. When I move to draw back, Ian loops his arm around my waist to kiss me longer.

"Ian you are supposed to be filming right now. I'd rather not be that spouse that interrupts their spouse's job."

"They are trying to work out how they want this scene to be because the director and camera men are all having different opinions. One more kiss." Ian reattaches our lips for a sweet, chaste kiss.

"Oh and one more thing." Ian whispers softly to me.

"What?"

"Please make sure she doesn't steal our daughter." Ian chuckles lightheartedly glancing over to Ari who has taken Brea over to the snack table to grab a bagel.

My mouth drops open in amusement and I playfully slap hips chest. "Ian! Trust me she won't. She loves playing with Brea."

Ian raises his eyebrows at me. "That's what I'm saying. Everyone loves Brea I'm not taking my eyes off of our little girl, or you for that matter."

I frown at him slightly. "I thought we were past that a long time ago?"

"We are, we are." Ian nods his head. "I still worry about you two when you are out and about the town alone while I'm filming and oblivious to what is happening outside of these four walls."

"Don't worry about it. We are perfectly fine, I promise." I press one last peck to his lips before withdrawing from his embrace. Walking towards Ari I turn to Ian. "So I'll see you tonight."

Ian nods his head in agreement and promises to call me when he finishes filming. I take Brea back after saying our goodbyes to Ari and thanking her for helping me find Ian.

The day had been one full of laughs and giggles, though that is always what it's like when Troian and I are together. We had a wonderful lunch at our favorite restaurant followed by several hours of shopping. I ended up having to go into one of the dressing rooms to feed Brea privately since we were still out and about at her usual feeding time. She did end up taking her afternoon nap in her car seat as we were walking through different stores which she seemed to remain asleep the whole time so I'm praying she sleeps well tonight and isn't fussy for me at all.

Ian texted me earlier telling me they had ordered dinner in for the cast so I went ahead and made myself some dinner. The time was slowing passing and the lateness of the hour has crept up on us. I am relieved when Brea doesn't try and fight me when I lie her down in her crib. She actually doesn't take long to fall asleep. Though I did sing to her knowing that would help lull her to the lovely land of dreams.

After getting Brea down for bed I work on some laundry knowing I need to tackle it sooner or later. I get a couple loads done prior to my phone ringing. Ian tells me he is almost home and will see me shortly. I hurry back into our bedroom to strip out of my clothes and grab the Victoria's Secret bag containing the new lingerie I bought today.

I shift through the new items a few times then finally decide on the light blue lace baby doll I bought that looks stunning against my skin tone and dark hair. I pull it on over my head and settle it in place then shuffle across the floor to the dresser to gather the perfectly matching panties I already own. I have a bra and pantie set in this exact same color so when I saw the baby doll I had to buy it because the blue reminds me of the blue in Ian's eyes.

I hope he likes it.

I know I typically only wear black lingerie but I love having a few color choices every now and then. Ian goes nuts when I wear a bold red because he sees it as incredibly sexy. On the other hand he equally goes crazy in arousal when I wear white because he sees white as innocent and when I wear white lingerie around him he doesn't know what to do. Let's just say he does some things that are completely not innocent!

I bite my lip in anticipation of making love with him. Finally I am no longer sore so tonight I am anxious to make love once more with him. Tossing the bag back down on the floor in the corner of the room with the rest of them, I scurry down the hallway to get another load of laundry going and fold the one I had just pulled out of the laundry as I wait for Ian.

It doesn't take me long to finish up the mundane tasks. My bare feet saunter across the hardwood floor down the hallway and back into our bedroom. A smile graces my face when I see Ian has stripped down to his boxers and is already sitting in bed under the covers waiting on me.

"I didn't hear you come in." My voice is soft and a small smile is tugging at the corners of my lips.

"I thought you might have fallen asleep since I had texted you but you never replied so I was trying to be extra quiet."

I nod my head silently in return. "I uh bought this today when I went shopping with Troian. Do you like it? I love the color." I ask him nervously as I fiddle with the short hem of the baby doll that barely covers my thighs.

"You look stunning," Ian says in a husky tone. A blush fills my cheeks and I bow my head for a moment trying to hide my blush. I know he compliments me all the time and it isn't anything new to be around him in lingerie but I love when he gives me sweet compliments and tells me I look sexy or beautiful.

Without saying a word I walk across the room to straddle Ian's lap over the comforter. My hands glide up his bare chest to his neck where my fingers then toy with the hair at the nape of his neck. I bow my head down to kiss him slowly as I press my body into his. I moan against his lips as I begin grinding my hips against him.

Ian abruptly pulls back from our kiss in a split second. I try to reattach our lips only for him to pull his head back. He's never done that before. Ian's hands lightly push against the front of my hips to lift me off of him and over to my side of the bed.

"I'm really tired from filming today, I'm just going to go to sleep." He mutters in a monotonous voice. He doesn't even look at me, his gaze remains elsewhere as he flips off the lamp bringing the room to complete darkness. He settles down on his side at the edge of the bed with his back facing me.

The moon shining through the room allows me to see the outline of his silhouette in the bed. I bite my bottom lip trying to figure out what just happened. Ian has never turned me down for anything before. He has never gone from kissing me and holding my body to his to changing gears in a nanosecond and abruptly wanting to go to sleep.

I sit here on my knees for a moment still unsure of what happened then move to crawl underneath the comforter. I remain on my side of the bed though I face him to run my eyes over the back of his head and his back itself expecting him to turn over on his other side and face me.

He never does.

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